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  • Understanding athlete motivation is crucial for performance and well-being.
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  • Demographic and training data were analyzed in relation to the identified profiles.

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    • Three motivational profiles emerged: 'self-determined,' 'non-self-determined,' and 'low self-determined/non-self-determined.'
    • The 'self-determined' and 'non-self-determined' profiles showed similar moderate levels of dispositional flow.
    • The 'self-determined' profile was more prevalent in females, individual sport athletes, and those training >3 days/week, while the 'non-self-determined' profile was more common in males, team sport athletes, and those training 2-3 days/week.

    Conclusions:

    • Motivational profiles significantly influence athlete characteristics and training patterns.
    • Both task- and ego-oriented motivational profiles can be associated with moderate dispositional flow.
    • Interventions aimed at fostering a self-determined motivational profile may enhance flow experiences in young athletes.